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Arms Melee DPS Fury Melee DPS Protection Tank
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Protection Warrior BiS Gear Level 15

The best gear a level 15 Protection Warrior can equip and actually obtain in World of Warcraft: Forever. Quest rewards only count once their quest can be accepted, so every item here is within reach at level 15.

Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 7,289 items considered

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Protection Warrior Gear Tables

Top 10 per slot, scored with Protection stat weights. The percentage compares each item to the best one for the slot. Click a row for stats, sources and set bonuses; hover an item for its in-game tooltip.

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Head – best Head for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 31 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 4.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Leather Hood of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 67% 1
    ilvl 1 14 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  3. Black Night Elf Helm new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1
    ilvl 1 30 Armor

    Score 2.4 (Common)

  4. Demon Hunter Blindfold new in Forever, source unknown 59% 1
    ilvl 1 30 Armor

    Score 2.4 (Common)

  5. Restored Cloth Helm of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 43% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Gamemaster Hood unknown source 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.2 (Common)

  7. Durability Hat new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.2 (Common)

  8. Polished Bronze Safety Goggles new in Forever, source unknown 4% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.2 (Poor)

Neck – best Neck for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Necklace of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Laced Mail Shoulderpads Container 100% 15
    ilvl 20 113 Armor

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 9.0 (Poor)

  2. Talbar Mantle Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 49% 15
    ilvl 26 30 Armor+4 Intellect+2 Stamina+1 Mana per 5 sec

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Bashing Pauldrons unknown source 49% 15
    ilvl 20 55 Armor

    Score 4.4 (Common)

  4. Patched Leather Shoulderpads Container 46% 15
    ilvl 20 52 Armor

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.2 (Poor)

  5. Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 43% 1
    ilvl 1 29 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 3.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Restored Leather Spaulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 29% 1
    ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 2.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Twain's Shoulder new in Forever, source unknown 25% 1
    ilvl 1 28 Armor

    Score 2.2 (Common)

  8. Canvas Shoulderpads Container 20% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 1.8 (Poor)

  9. Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 19% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Durability Shoulderpads new in Forever, source unknown 2% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor

    Score 0.2 (Rare)

Back – best Back for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Hulking Cloak Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 100% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+3 Stamina+1 Strength

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Defender Cloak of the Monkey Container 92% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  3. Scouting Cloak of the Monkey Container 92% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  4. Greenweave Cloak of the Monkey Opened from item 92% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Buccaneer's Cape of the Monkey Container 90% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  6. Rigid Cape of the Monkey unknown source 90% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Grunt's Cape of the Monkey unknown source 90% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Deviate Scale Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 90% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Agility

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  9. Bandit Cloak of the Monkey Container 90% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Pagan Cape of the Monkey unknown source 90% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Ritual Cape of the Monkey unknown source 89% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Outrunner's Cloak of the Monkey unknown source 89% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Enchanted Moonstalker Cloak unknown source 88% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+3 Stamina

    Use: Transform into a Moonstalker and become invisible for 5 min. [not scored]

    level estimated

    Score 4.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Satyrskin Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 88% 13
    ilvl 18 17 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Fire Resistance

    Score 4.4 (Rare)

  15. Stonemason Cloak Drop: Defias Miner · lvl 18 86% 15
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+3 Stamina

    Drop: Defias Miner · lvl 18

    Score 4.3 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Guard's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+5 Defense+7 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 31.6 (Rare)

  2. Veteran's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+4 Agility+5 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 26.3 (Rare)

  3. Protector's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 83% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+3 Defense+5 Spell Power+7 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 26.2 (Rare)

  4. Golemguard Chest new in Forever, source unknown 79% 13
    ilvl 18 178 Armor+6 Stamina+60 Bonus Armor

    Score 25.0 (Rare)

  5. Crusader's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 70% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+9 Spell Power+5 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 22.1 (Rare)

  6. Ironforge Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 65% 15
    ilvl 20 168 Armor+3 Strength+3 Stamina+30 Bonus Armor

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 20.6 (Uncommon)

  7. Defender's Leather Armor Crafted: Leatherworking 65% 15
    ilvl 20 85 Armor+3 Agility+33 Bonus Armor+5 Stamina+7 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 20.4 (Rare)

  8. Raider's Chestpiece of the Monkey Container 63% 15
    ilvl 20 168 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 19.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Abomination Bones new in Forever, source unknown 62% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+8 Strength+5 Shadow Resistance

    Score 19.5 (Rare)

  10. Tunic of Westfall Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14 · Alliance only 60% 14
    ilvl 24 92 Armor+5 Stamina+11 Agility

    Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14

    Score 19.0 (Rare)

  11. Acolyte's Chain Shirt Crafted: Blacksmithing 59% 15
    ilvl 20 184 Armor+5 Intellect+5 Spell Damage+16 Healing+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.7 (Rare)

  12. Slarkskin unknown source 59% 12
    ilvl 17 159 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Agility

    Score 18.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Wax-polished Armor unknown source 59% 12
    ilvl 17 159 Armor+3 Strength+4 Stamina

    Score 18.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Runed Copper Breastplate Crafted: Blacksmithing 58% 13
    ilvl 18 162 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Brackwater Vest unknown source 58% 13
    ilvl 18 162 Armor+4 Strength+3 Stamina

    Score 18.4 (Uncommon)

  16. Soldier's Armor of Stamina Container · Horde only 57% 13
    ilvl 18 162 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container

    Score 18.0 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Runed Copper Bracers Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Burnished Bracers Container 100% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Grunt's Bracers of the Monkey unknown source 100% 14
    ilvl 19 72 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Outrunner's Cuffs of the Monkey unknown source 99% 13
    ilvl 18 71 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 8.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Raider's Bracers of the Monkey Container 97% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 8.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Raptorcrest Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 96% 15
    ilvl 20 73 Armor+3 Strength+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 8.6 (Uncommon)

  7. War Paint Bindings unknown source 95% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 8.5 (Uncommon)

  8. Cavedweller Bracers Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16 83% 13
    ilvl 18 78 Armor+2 Strength+3 Spirit

    Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16

    Score 7.4 (Rare)

  9. Soldier's Wristguards of Stamina Container 79% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Bloodspattered Wristbands of Stamina Container 79% 10
    ilvl 15 63 Armor+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Cryptwalker Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 75% 12
    ilvl 17 69 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 6.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Wolfmane Wristguards Quest: Earthen Arise · lvl 14 · Horde only 66% 14
    ilvl 20 34 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Quest: Earthen Arise · lvl 14

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Rigid Bracelets of the Bear unknown source 66% 15
    ilvl 20 34 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Strength

    Score 5.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Bandit Bracers of the Bear Container 65% 14
    ilvl 19 33 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Strength

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Garrison Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 63% 13
    ilvl 18 71 Armor+2 Spirit+2 Healing+1 Spell Damage

    level estimated

    Score 5.7 (Uncommon)

  16. Witherbite Bracers new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 60% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+4 Agility+5 Spell Power

    Score 5.4 (Rare)

Hands – best Hands for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Guard's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Defense+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 21.7 (Rare)

  2. Veteran's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 88% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Agility+5 Stamina+5 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 19.0 (Rare)

  3. Protector's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 86% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+3 Defense+5 Spell Power+5 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.7 (Rare)

  4. Crusader's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 74% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Spell Power+5 Stamina+3 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  5. Outrunner's Gloves of Stamina unknown source 62% 15
    ilvl 20 105 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 13.4 (Uncommon)

  6. Defender's Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 62% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+34 Bonus Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 13.4 (Rare)

  7. Raider's Gauntlets of the Monkey Container 60% 14
    ilvl 19 103 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 13.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Dagmire Gauntlets Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15 60% 15
    ilvl 23 110 Armor+5 Strength+2 Agility

    Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15

    Score 13.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Acolyte's Gloves Crafted: Blacksmithing 56% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Intellect+3 Spell Damage+10 Healing+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.2 (Rare)

  10. Brawler's Leather Gloves Crafted: Leatherworking 55% 15
    ilvl 20 53 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 12.0 (Rare)

  11. Blackrock Gauntlets unknown source 55% 15
    ilvl 20 105 Armor+3 Strength+3 Agility

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Burnished Gloves Container 55% 15
    ilvl 20 105 Armor+4 Strength+2 Agility

    Container

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Riveted Gauntlets Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13 · Horde only 55% 13
    ilvl 21 107 Armor+4 Strength+1 Stamina

    Quest: Free From the Hold · lvl 13

    Score 12.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Gemmed Copper Gauntlets of the Champion Crafted: Blacksmithing 52% 10
    ilvl 15 90 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 11.3 (Uncommon)

  15. Polar Gauntlets Quest: Underground Assault · lvl 15 · Alliance only 51% 15
    ilvl 22 109 Armor+4 Strength+2 Spirit

    Quest: Underground Assault · lvl 15

    Score 11.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Soldier's Gauntlets of the Monkey Container 51% 12
    ilvl 17 99 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 11.1 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Guard's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 100% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Defense+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 18.7 (Rare)

  2. Atrophic Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 91% 15
    ilvl 20 104 Armor+3 Strength+7 Stamina

    Score 17.1 (Rare)

  3. Veteran's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 86% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+3 Agility+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  4. Centaur War Chain new in Forever, source unknown 85% 14
    ilvl 19 102 Armor+3 Strength+6 Stamina

    Score 16.0 (Rare)

  5. Kindlegem Girdle new in Forever, source unknown 80% 13
    ilvl 18 100 Armor+7 Stamina

    Score 15.0 (Rare)

  6. Protector's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 79% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+2 Defense+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 14.8 (Rare)

  7. Crusader's Chain Belt Crafted: Blacksmithing 73% 12
    ilvl 17 98 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina+3 Strength

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.6 (Rare)

  8. Stormbringer Belt unknown source 71% 15
    ilvl 20 104 Armor+2 Stamina+5 Strength

    Score 13.3 (Rare)

  9. Grunt's Belt of Stamina unknown source 67% 15
    ilvl 20 94 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  10. Defender's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 66% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+29 Bonus Armor+4 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 12.3 (Rare)

  11. Outrunner's Cord of the Bear unknown source 65% 14
    ilvl 19 93 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Strength

    Score 12.2 (Uncommon)

  12. Beastmaster's Girdle Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 64% 10
    ilvl 28 51 Armor+5 Stamina+5 Agility

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Raider's Belt of the Bear Container 64% 13
    ilvl 18 91 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Strength

    Container

    Score 12.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Burnished Girdle Container 64% 15
    ilvl 20 94 Armor+2 Stamina+4 Strength

    Container

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Breakwater Girdle Quest: WANTED: Murkdeep! · lvl 15 · Alliance only 61% 15
    ilvl 18 91 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Agility

    Quest: WANTED: Murkdeep! · lvl 15

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Brawler's Leather Belt Crafted: Leatherworking 61% 12
    ilvl 17 45 Armor+4 Agility+3 Stamina+4 Strength

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 11.4 (Rare)

Legs – best Legs for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Chausses of Westfall Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14 · Alliance only 100% 14
    ilvl 24 173 Armor+5 Stamina+11 Strength

    Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14

    Score 25.4 (Rare)

  2. Raider's Legguards of the Monkey Container 70% 14
    ilvl 19 144 Armor+4 Agility+4 Stamina

    Container

    Score 17.9 (Uncommon)

  3. War Paint Legguards unknown source 70% 14
    ilvl 19 144 Armor+4 Stamina+3 Strength+1 Agility

    Score 17.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Foreman's Leggings unknown source 65% 15
    ilvl 20 147 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Agility+3 Spirit

    Score 16.6 (Uncommon)

  5. Bloodspattered Loincloth of Stamina unknown source 64% 13
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+5 Stamina

    Score 16.3 (Uncommon)

  6. Soldier's Leggings of Stamina Container 63% 12
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+5 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  7. Guststorm Legguards Quest: The Blackwood Corrupted · lvl 15 · Alliance only 63% 15
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Stamina+1 Spirit

    Quest: The Blackwood Corrupted · lvl 15

    Score 16.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Direhammer Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 60% 13
    ilvl 18 72 Armor+7 Stamina+4 Agility

    Score 15.2 (Rare)

  9. Brackwater Leggings unknown source 58% 11
    ilvl 16 132 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Agility

    Score 14.8 (Uncommon)

  10. Gargoyle Leggings Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9 · Horde only 51% 9
    ilvl 18 141 Armor+3 Strength+3 Spirit

    Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  11. Blackened Defias Leggings Drop: Defias Overseer · lvl 17-18 51% 14
    ilvl 19 73 Armor+6 Strength+6 Agility

    Set: Defias Leather · 3 pieces available

    • (2) +5 Arcane Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +15 Attack Power against Humanoids. [not scored]
    • (4) Grants your melee attacks a $h% chance when striking from behind to hit a vital point, causing the target to Bleed for $1292029o1 Physical damage over $1292029d. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Increased Daggers +1. [not enough pieces]

    Drop: Defias Overseer · lvl 17-18 · Drop: Defias Taskmaster · lvl 18-19

    Score 13.0 (Rare)

  12. Settler's Leggings Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9 · Horde only 51% 9
    ilvl 17 139 Armor+3 Agility+3 Spirit

    Quest: Stolen Silver · lvl 9

    Score 12.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Cadet Leggings of the Monkey Container 50% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 12.7 (Uncommon)

  14. War Torn Pants of the Monkey Container 50% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 12.7 (Uncommon)

  15. Thendal Watcher's Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 49% 9
    ilvl 14 119 Armor+3 Stamina

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Veteran Leggings Container 49% 10
    ilvl 15 126 Armor+2 Strength+2 Agility

    Container

    Score 12.5 (Uncommon)

  17. Runed Copper Pants Crafted: Blacksmithing 48% 8
    ilvl 13 113 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.2 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Gold Militia Boots Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15 · Alliance only 100% 15
    ilvl 25 126 Armor+3 Strength+5 Stamina

    Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15

    Score 16.9 (Uncommon)

  2. Treads of the Protector Golem new in Forever, source unknown 99% 13
    ilvl 18 122 Armor+5 Strength+50 Bonus Armor

    Score 16.8 (Rare)

  3. Gemmed Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 90% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+4 Strength+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 15.1 (Rare)

  4. Outrunner's Slippers of Stamina Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 84% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+5 Stamina

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 14.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Quagmire Galoshes Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 83% 15
    ilvl 25 126 Armor+4 Stamina+4 Intellect

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 14.1 (Uncommon)

  6. Blackrock Boots unknown source 82% 14
    ilvl 19 113 Armor+3 Strength+3 Stamina

    Score 13.8 (Uncommon)

  7. Raider's Boots of the Monkey Container 82% 14
    ilvl 19 113 Armor+3 Agility+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 13.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Safety Boots new in Forever, source unknown 81% 15
    ilvl 20 115 Armor+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 13.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Rough Bronze Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 77% 13
    ilvl 18 111 Armor+2 Strength+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 13.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Strange Copper Boots Crafted: Blacksmithing 75% 10
    ilvl 15 109 Armor+5 Spell Power+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 12.7 (Rare)

  11. Trailblazer Boots Quest: Horde Presence · lvl 15 · Horde only 73% 15
    ilvl 30 64 Armor+3 Stamina+7 Agility

    Quest: Horde Presence · lvl 15

    Score 12.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Blackened Defias Boots Drop: Defias Strip Miner · lvl 18-19 73% 15
    ilvl 20 59 Armor+4 Stamina+6 Agility

    Set: Defias Leather · 3 pieces available

    • (2) +5 Arcane Resistance. [not scored]
    • (3) +15 Attack Power against Humanoids. [not scored]
    • (4) Grants your melee attacks a $h% chance when striking from behind to hit a vital point, causing the target to Bleed for $1292029o1 Physical damage over $1292029d. [not scored, not enough pieces]
    • (5) Increased Daggers +1. [not enough pieces]

    Drop: Defias Strip Miner · lvl 18-19

    Score 12.3 (Rare)

  13. Soldier's Boots of the Monkey Container 71% 12
    ilvl 17 109 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  14. War Paint Anklewraps unknown source 71% 12
    ilvl 17 109 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  15. Tunneler's Boots Quest: Collecting Memories · lvl 14 · Alliance only 70% 14
    ilvl 18 111 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Quest: Collecting Memories · lvl 14

    Score 11.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Crustacean Boots Quest: Fruit of the Sea · lvl 15 · Alliance only 69% 15
    ilvl 17 109 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Fruit of the Sea · lvl 15

    Score 11.7 (Uncommon)

  17. Padded Lamellar Boots Quest: Stolen Booty · lvl 9 · Horde only 68% 9
    ilvl 16 104 Armor+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Stolen Booty · lvl 9

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

  18. Bloodspattered Sabatons of the Monkey unknown source · Horde only 68% 11
    ilvl 16 104 Armor+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Score 11.5 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Ring of Iron Will Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15 · Alliance only 100% 15
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Sustaining Ring Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10 · Alliance only 100% 10
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+4 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Ring of Scorn Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10 · Horde only 100% 10
    ilvl 20 -3 Spirit+4 Stamina

    Quest: A Husband's Revenge · lvl 10

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Quartz Ring of the Monkey Container 80% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Lead Band of the Monkey Container 80% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  6. Bounty Hunter's Ring Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11 · Horde only 70% 11
    ilvl 20 +1 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11

    Score 2.8 (Uncommon)

  7. The 1 Ring unknown source 55% 10
    ilvl 15 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Spirit+1 Intellect

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Overseer's Ring unknown source 45% 15
    ilvl 20 +3 Strength

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  9. Restored Ring of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 40% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Clergy Ring Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 25% 13
    ilvl 22 +1 Stamina+3 Spirit

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Depleted Ritual Band new in Forever, source unknown 2% 4
    ilvl 9 +1 Bonus Armor

    level estimated

    Score 0.1 (Common)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Wingblade Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11 · Horde only 100% 11
    ilvl 24 15.7 DPS · Speed 2.20+5 Agility+2 Stamina

    Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11

    Score 44.2 (Rare)

  2. Meathook Slicer new in Forever, source unknown 88% 15
    ilvl 20 13.6 DPS · Speed 1.80+5 Stamina

    Score 39.0 (Rare)

  3. Ironpatch Blade unknown source 86% 15
    ilvl 20 13.5 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 38.1 (Rare)

  4. Night Watch Shortsword unknown source 85% 15
    ilvl 20 13.5 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Stamina

    Score 37.7 (Rare)

  5. Chanting Blade Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16 77% 13
    ilvl 18 12.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+2 Agility+3 Stamina

    Drop: Jergosh the Invoker · lvl 16

    Score 34.2 (Rare)

  6. Durgen's Crescent Axe new in Forever, source unknown 75% 13
    ilvl 18 12.3 DPS · Speed 2.40+4 Strength

    Score 33.1 (Rare)

  7. Hammer of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 74% 9
    ilvl 18 12.4 DPS · Speed 2.90+3 Strength+3 Spirit

    Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9

    Score 32.8 (Rare)

  8. Goblin Screwdriver Drop: Goblin Engineer · lvl 18-19 74% 15
    ilvl 18 12.1 DPS · Speed 1.40+4 Agility

    Drop: Goblin Engineer · lvl 18-19

    Score 32.8 (Rare)

  9. Talonstrike Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10 · Horde only 73% 10
    ilvl 24 12.2 DPS · Speed 1.60+3 Agility

    Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10

    Score 32.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Bone Knuckles new in Forever, source unknown 73% 13
    ilvl 18 12.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+6 Attack Power

    Score 32.1 (Rare)

  11. Cursed Felblade Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16 69% 13
    ilvl 18 12.2 DPS · Speed 2.30

    Chance on hit: Reduces target enemy's attack power by 24 for 30 sec. [not scored]

    Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16

    Score 30.4 (Rare)

  12. Claystone Shortsword Quest: Arachnophobia · lvl 15 · Horde only 66% 15
    ilvl 21 10.5 DPS · Speed 2.20+3 Stamina

    Quest: Arachnophobia · lvl 15

    Score 29.1 (Uncommon)

  13. Hook Dagger of the Monkey Container 64% 15
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+2 Agility+2 Stamina

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 28.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Hardwood Cudgel Quest: Mathystra Relics · lvl 12 · Alliance only 64% 12
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 2.60+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Quest: Mathystra Relics · lvl 12

    Score 28.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Big Bronze Knife Crafted: Blacksmithing 63% 15
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 1.90+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Blacksmithing

    Score 28.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Elegant Shortsword Quest: Serena Bloodfeather · lvl 12 · Horde only 63% 12
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 2.00+3 Stamina

    Quest: Serena Bloodfeather · lvl 12

    Score 28.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Relic Blade Quest: The Absent Minded Prospector · lvl 15 · Alliance only 63% 15
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 1.80+3 Stamina

    Quest: The Absent Minded Prospector · lvl 15

    Score 28.0 (Uncommon)

  18. Gnoll Skull Basher unknown source · Alliance only 62% 14
    ilvl 19 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.70+2 Strength+2 Stamina

    Score 27.3 (Uncommon)

  19. Scrimshaw Dagger Quest: Red Silk Bandanas · lvl 14 · Alliance only 60% 14
    ilvl 19 9.7 DPS · Speed 1.80+2 Stamina

    Quest: Red Silk Bandanas · lvl 14

    Score 26.3 (Uncommon)

  20. Barbed Club of Stamina Container · Alliance only 59% 14
    ilvl 19 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Stamina

    Container

    Score 25.9 (Uncommon)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Ward of the Vale Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 100% 10
    ilvl 27 528 Armor+1 Intellect+5 Spirit

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 42.2 (Uncommon)

  2. Bandit Buckler of the Champion Container 88% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 37.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Cobalt Buckler Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10 · Horde only 85% 10
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10

    Score 35.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Raider's Shield of the Champion Container 85% 14
    ilvl 19 395 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 35.7 (Uncommon)

  5. Feral Buckler of the Champion unknown source 85% 14
    ilvl 19 395 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 35.7 (Uncommon)

  6. Bloodspattered Shield of the Champion unknown source 81% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 34.3 (Uncommon)

  7. War Paint Shield unknown source 81% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

    Score 34.1 (Uncommon)

  8. Soldier's Shield of the Champion Container 78% 12
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 33.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Lupine Buckler of the Champion unknown source 78% 12
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+1 Defense+2 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 33.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Buckler of the Seas Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15 78% 15
    ilvl 20 411 Armor+2 Spell Power+2 Spirit

    Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15

    Score 32.9 (Uncommon)

  11. Dwarven Defender Quest: In Defense of the King's Lands · lvl 10 · Alliance only 75% 10
    ilvl 17 361 Armor+3 Stamina

    Quest: In Defense of the King's Lands · lvl 10

    Score 31.9 (Uncommon)

  12. Dust Bowl unknown source 74% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+2 Strength+2 Spirit

    Score 31.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Inscribed Buckler Container 72% 13
    ilvl 18 378 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Container

    Score 30.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Bard's Buckler of the Defender Container 71% 11
    ilvl 16 345 Armor+1 Defense+1 Spell Power+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 30.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Welding Shield Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10 70% 10
    ilvl 16 345 Armor+2 Stamina

    Quest: Samophlange · lvl 10

    Score 29.6 (Uncommon)

  16. Ringed Buckler Vendor: Kara Adams 70% 14
    ilvl 19 367 Armor

    Vendor: Kara Adams · Vendor: Bryan Cross · Vendor: Grazlix · Vendor: Caynrus

    Score 29.4 (Common)

  17. Veteran Shield Container · Alliance only 65% 10
    ilvl 15 328 Armor+2 Strength

    Container

    Score 27.4 (Uncommon)

Ranged – best Ranged for Protection Warrior

Score Lvl
  1. Calibrated Blunderbuss new in Forever, source unknown 100% 13
    ilvl 18 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.30+3 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 4.0 (Rare)

  2. Jagged Knives of the Beast new in Forever, source unknown 76% 13
    ilvl 18 8.1 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Harvester's Pestslayer new in Forever, source unknown 56% 10
    ilvl 15 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Misplaced Shooter new in Forever, source unknown 53% 7
    ilvl 12 4.8 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Stamina+1 Strength

    level estimated

    Score 2.1 (Uncommon)

  5. Walton's Second-Favorite Gun new in Forever, source unknown 51% 15
    ilvl 20 8.0 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Privateer Musket Quest: The Guns of Northwatch · lvl 13 · Horde only 50% 13
    ilvl 20 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.30+2 Agility

    Quest: The Guns of Northwatch · lvl 13

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Restored Bow of the Monkey new in Forever, source unknown 45% 1
    ilvl 1 1.9 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility+1 Stamina

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  8. Fine Longbow Vendor: Avette Fellwood 44% 14
    ilvl 19 7.4 DPS · Speed 2.70+4 Attack Power

    Vendor: Avette Fellwood · Vendor: Naela Trance · Vendor: William MacGregor · Vendor: Cliff Hadin

    Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Cheese Knife new in Forever, source unknown 40% 7
    ilvl 12 5.8 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 1.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Compact Shotgun Container 38% 8
    ilvl 13 5.3 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Stamina

    Container

    Score 1.5 (Uncommon)

  11. Rough Boomstick Crafted: Engineering 36% 5
    ilvl 10 4.1 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 Stamina

    Crafted: Engineering

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Serrated Knife new in Forever, source unknown 35% 12
    ilvl 17 7.8 DPS · Speed 2.00+1 Agility+1 Spirit

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Darnassian Knife new in Forever, source unknown 32% 9
    ilvl 14 6.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Agility

    level estimated

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

  14. Daryl's Hunting Rifle Quest: A Hunter's Boast · lvl 11 · Alliance only 31% 11
    ilvl 16 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

    Quest: A Hunter's Boast · lvl 11

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Fine Shortbow Vendor: Rallic Finn 31% 11
    ilvl 16 6.2 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Agility

    Vendor: Rallic Finn · Vendor: Landria · Vendor: Skolmin Goldfury · Vendor: Lhara

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  16. Heavy Shortbow Container 30% 10
    ilvl 15 6.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Strength

    Container

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

Protection Warrior BiS at a glance

Head Restored Mail Coif of the Monkey Neck Restored Necklace of the Monkey Shoulder Laced Mail Shoulderpads Back Hulking Cloak Chest Guard's Chain Shirt Wrist Runed Copper Bracers Hands Guard's Gloves Waist Guard's Chain Belt Legs Chausses of Westfall Feet Gold Militia Boots Finger Ring of Iron Will Main Hand Wingblade Off Hand Ward of the Vale Ranged Calibrated Blunderbuss

New at level 15

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 15.

Protection Stat Priority

Each item's score is the sum of its stats times these weights (main stat = 1.0, ratings per point). On-use effects count at their average uptime and set bonuses are shared across the pieces you can collect. How rankings work. Customize stat weights →

Weapon DPS2.50 › Defense1.50 › Dodge Rating1.20 › Stamina1.0 › Parry Rating1.0 › Hit Rating0.80 › Expertise Rating0.80 › Block Rating0.60 › Strength0.60 › Agility0.60 › Weapon Skill0.60 › Block Value0.40 › Crit Rating0.40 › Attack Power0.25 › Ranged DPS0.10 › Armor0.08 › Bonus Armor0.08 › Health0.07

Protection Warrior Leveling Gear

Best in slot at every stage of the journey to 60.

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